Raids shatter perception of Puerto Rico as a sanctuary for immigrants

ICE raids shatter perception of Puerto Rico as a sanctuary for immigrants

For decades, undocumented immigrants have lived in the U.S. territory without fear of arrest. Then, on Jan. 26, large-scale arrests began.

Puerto Rico's smug sanctuary status is crushed by ICE; fear mongers warn 'they appear and snatch people' · American Wire News

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has long been a ‘sanctuary’ for illegal aliens, but that is coming to an end. “They appear and snatch people,” Pastor Nilka Marrero who has been railing against deportations said, according to the Hill. For decades illegal immigrants have felt safe in Puerto Rico with some opening bank accounts and business, and were even able to obtain “special” drivers licenses, according the Hill. But on Jan. 26, 2025, that a…

Puerto Rico’s smug sanctuary status is crushed by ICE; fear mongers warn ‘they appear and snatch people’

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has long been a ‘sanctuary’ for illegal aliens, but that is coming to an end. “They appear and snatch people,” Pastor […]

Top-ranked Chicago area softball player to represent Puerto Rico at U-15 Pan American Championship

ROSELLE, Ill. — In the backyard of her Roselle home, Maya Melendez practices her favorite sport on her personal field of dreams. “When you’re a kid playing (sports), it’s basketball in the street, so what kid wouldn’t want to have their own field in their yard?” Maya’s dad, Randy Smith, figured. So Smith built “Maya Rose Field” several years ago, as his daughter’s talent on the softball diamond began to take flight. “Probably her 10-U year she c…

A Look at the Reality of the Island After Donald Trump’s Mandate

Pastor Nilka Marrero will hit the table, raise her voice and, if necessary, shake her parishioners while playing the role of a federal agent.